Bridge Inspection Team Leader / Senior Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Bridge Inspection Team Leader / Senior Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to lead and perform complex bridge inspection programs, ensure compliance with federal and state standards, and provide technical expertise in the design, analysis, and inspection of bridge and structural systems.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts inspections/tests to determine if work has been done in accordance with contract specifications.
• Performs inspection/testing activities which may include the following:
• Civil and structural tests, such as soil compaction, moisture content, aggregation, graduation, concrete slump, air entrainment, concrete compression, lines and grades surveys, bolt torques, and concrete coring.
• Destructive and nondestructive tests on metals and other materials through magnaflex, dye penetrant, radiographic, tension/compression, paint thickness, and resistivity.
• Surveillance of underground piping to ensure tightness, bedding, and grade Continuous inspection of painting and insulation to ensure thickness and coverage continuity.
• Inspects and monitors piling installation to ensure location and bearing.
• Maintains project progress record files, quantity estimates, and daily diaries.
• Validates piping systems, including piping & instrumentation diagram (P&ID) checks and hydraulic or other pressure tests.
• Verifies reinforcing steel location before placement of concrete.
• Inspects electrical installations to ensure proper grounding, circuit integrity, and adherence to statutory and customer regulations.
• Provides general inspection on all construction labor and subcontracted tasks to ensure professional workmanship.
• Verifies equipment alignment and balancing operations.
• Reviews and recommends job safety practices; drafts safety reports.
• Prepares quality control reports and recommends changes to procedures.
• Documents nonconformance and participates in determining appropriate resolution.
• Administers welder qualification tests.
• Provides technical guidance to lower-level inspectors, as needed.
• May serve as Lead Inspector.
• Performs work in safe manner and is cognizant of public safety.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Analyze and prepare project designs, calculations and drawings for steel bridges; pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete bridges; cast-in-place flat slabs; and miscellaneous structures, with guidance provided on assigned tasks as required
• Effectively apply pre-established design templates
• Approach tasks with an open mindset; propose innovative solutions to design problems
• Prepare engineering reports and contract documents for review
• May assign, track, and review tasks of technicians or designers; technical discretion applied to first revision of technician work product
• Potential to serve as the Engineer-of-Record on assigned engineering tasks
• Responsible for managing timely completion of multiple assigned tasks
• Communicate effectively with team members, internal design groups, and external entities including clients, subconsultants, and relevant government agencies
• Effectively present proposed design solutions as part of internal project meetings; may attend and contribute to presentations with external parties
• Adhere to company marketing requirements by providing timely personal resume updates and participating in marketing campaigns
• Ensure timely completion of time sheets and expense reports
• Take ownership of personal career development by seeking and providing feedback, seizing opportunities to develop new skills, and setting and pursuing personal goals
• Contribute to the development of other team members through mentorship and modeling positive behaviors

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of public works contracts and construction related processes
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Effective math skills including advanced knowledge of engineering calculations, graphs, and charts
• Knowledge of computer applications with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Project Management Software, and internet search engines (like Google or equivalent)